Privacy policy

DEFINITIONS

·       Privacy Policy: This privacy policy.

·       User: Every user of the Website.

·       Personal Data: The data referred to in this article

·       EKOL-Aviation: EKOL-Aviation LLC.

·       Website: The website on www.ekol-aviation.com.

·       EKOL-Aviation Database: The database in which EKOL-Aviation registers users and uploads documents

GENERAL This Privacy Policy outlines how EKOL-Aviation processes the Personal Data of its Users. The Personal Data processed by EKOL-Aviation includes (if provided by the User): name, address, city, phone number, email, date of birth, gender, and copies of the User's passport. Users who provide unsolicited data that can be traced to an individual agree that EKOL-Aviation may also process such Personal Data. EKOL-Aviation stores all provided data in the EKOL-Aviation Database.

COLLECTION AND USE OF PERSONAL DATA EKOL-Aviation collects personal data when users provide such data through the website to be included in the EKOL-Aviation Database or via direct contact with EKOL-Aviation.

Additionally, EKOL-Aviation actively advertises leveraging its network, consulting clients, and searching online platforms like social media. Personal Data of prospective candidates found through these means is also stored in the EKOL-Aviation Database. Once contacted, candidates who agree to participate will have their data supplemented in the Database, and the terms of this Privacy Policy will apply.

Users who provide their Personal Data for inclusion in the EKOL-Aviation Database grant their consent for such use. EKOL-Aviation will utilize the Database for direct and indirect communication purposes and to make all necessary declarations for all its respective users. Users included in the Database may be contacted regarding job vacancies.

If EKOL-Aviation identifies a User as suitable for a position with a client, EKOL-Aviation will share the User's Personal Data with the client, but only after notifying the User and obtaining their consent to proceed.

TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTIES By providing Personal Data via the Website, Users acknowledge that their data will be stored in the cloud. EKOL-Aviation works with specialized providers under data processing agreements that comply with statutory requirements.

Personal Data is shared with EKOL-Aviation clients for the purpose of fulfilling agreements, such as expense claims, taxation statements etc.

ALTERATION/ERASURE OF PERSONAL DATA Users have the right to access, correct, or delete their Personal Data as outlined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

To exercise these rights or for inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, Users can contact EKOL-Aviation using the provided contact information.

EKOL-Aviation notes that deleting Personal Data, either partially or fully, will make it impossible to contact the User.

RETENTION PERIOD EKOL-Aviation retains Personal Data for 12 months following resignation of termination, in the Database.

If a User does not consent to a 12-month retention period, their Personal Data will be deleted within four weeks after the last working day. All personal details, PDF files including salary statements and taxation statements can no longer be accessed and EKOL-Aviation can not reissue these documents. It is the user’s sole responsibility to download and save all relevant information before closing their account.

SECURITY EKOL-Aviation has implemented robust technical and organizational measures to protect Personal Data from loss or unlawful processing, including:

·       Database servers replicated within the DC2 data center for warm standby functionality.

·       A comprehensive backup policy including:

o   Weekly full backups and daily incremental backups stored on-site.

o   Off-site backups stored daily for fourteen days.

o   Weekly backups of data retained for up to six months.

AMENDMENTS TO PRIVACY POLICY EKOL-Aviation reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be published on this page, and Users are encouraged to review it regularly. The current policy was last updated on 19 April 2025.

DATA PROTECTION AUTHORITY Users may file complaints regarding EKOL-Aviation with the commission of Personal Data Protection in Bulgaria. For more information visit: https://www.cpdp.bg/